Resort wine list done competently, nothing more
Grande Dunes / Marina Inn · Myrtle Beach · Fine Dining / Seafood · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · July 21, 2026
RagingWine reviewed Waterscapes at Marina Inn’s wine list and gave it The Reliable — RagingWine’s Vibe-Check rating. How RagingWine reviews wine lists →
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The wine list at Waterscapes reads exactly like you'd expect from a polished resort dining room on the Grand Strand — familiar names, safe bets, nothing that makes you lean forward in your chair. It's competent, it's clean, and it's priced for people who are already splurging on a marina-view table and won't scrutinize the markup.
The 75-to-120-bottle list leans hard on California's greatest hits — Napa, Sonoma, the usual suspects — with a nod toward Burgundy and Tuscany that never gets truly adventurous. You'll find Jordan, Duckhorn, and Sonoma-Cutrer doing the heavy lifting, which tells you everything: this list was built to satisfy a broad, brand-conscious crowd, not to surprise anyone. Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc makes its obligatory coastal appearance via Whitehaven, which at least is a solid producer. What's missing is any real depth — no grower Champagne, no interesting Italian outliers, no natural wine curiosity — just a perfectly curated playlist of wines you've already heard.
The by-the-glass program runs 10 to 16 options, which is a reasonable spread for this format. Expect the pour list to mirror the bottle list's greatest-hits philosophy — Meiomi Pinot Noir will absolutely be on there, which is fine for a beach crowd but not exactly a flex. There's no evidence of meaningful rotation or a house program built around discovery.
Whitehaven Sauvignon Blanc — null
No price data available, but Whitehaven is one of the better-value producers in Marlborough — it's the pick here because it's the wine most likely to be marked up the least aggressively and it genuinely works with the local seafood. If you're ordering fish or shrimp, this is your move.
Sonoma-Cutrer Russian River Ranches Chardonnay
Most people see Chardonnay on a resort list and reach for something else out of reflex, but Russian River Ranches is a legitimately well-made wine with real tension and fruit restraint. In a sea of crowd-pleaser pours, this one actually has something to say.
Meiomi Pinot Noir
Meiomi is a mass-market brand engineered for sweetness and broad appeal — it's widely available at retail for around $15 and will almost certainly be marked up to $45 or more here. There's no reason to spend resort money on a grocery store staple.
Sonoma-Cutrer Russian River Ranches Chardonnay + Local shrimp preparation
The wine's coastal Sonoma acidity and restrained oak cut through the richness of a butter-finished shrimp dish without stepping on the seafood. It's the most regionally coherent pairing on the list.
✔️ The Bottom Line
Waterscapes is a perfectly acceptable place to drink wine if you're already staying at the Marina Inn — it won't hurt you, but it won't thrill you either. If wine is a priority on your Myrtle Beach night out, temper expectations and stick to the white end of the list.
Arcadian Shores / Restaurant Row · Myrtle Beach · Italian
Crave punches above its Myrtle Beach zip code on the Italian side of the list, but the markups are beach-town steep and the by-the-glass program needs more ambition. If you're here, dig into the Italian bottles and leave the California brand parade alone.
Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Occasional
Acceptable
Coastal Grand Mall area · Myrtle Beach · Mexican
Abuelo's wine program is an afterthought dressed up as a wine list — four California bottles, grocery-store-level selection, and markups that don't reward curiosity. Order a margarita and don't look back.
Grocery Store
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
North Myrtle Beach / Restaurant Row · Myrtle Beach · Brazilian steakhouse / churrascaria
Rioz is a genuinely fun place to eat — the meat service is relentless and the energy is high — but the wine program is an afterthought in a room that deserves better. Order the Malbec, enjoy the picanha, and don't come here expecting anything from the wine list.
Grocery Store
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
North Myrtle Beach Intracoastal · Myrtle Beach · Seafood, Ribs, Burgers, Sushi, American Bar & Grill
Boardwalk Billy's is a fun spot to eat and drink a cold beer on the water — lean into that. The wine list is an afterthought stocked with recognizable labels that require zero effort from anyone involved, and the markup doesn't justify the selection. Order a cocktail or a local draft and save the wine night for somewhere that cares.
Grocery Store
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Murrells Inlet MarshWalk · Myrtle Beach · Seafood
Drunken Jack's isn't a wine destination — it's a great seafood spot on a beautiful stretch of South Carolina coast that happens to have a wine list that won't embarrass itself. Order the Macon-Villages or Pine Ridge blend, watch the marsh at sunset, and stop overthinking it.
Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Murrells Inlet MarshWalk · Myrtle Beach · Seafood / Sushi
Wicked Tuna's wine list is a reliable, unfussy companion to a genuinely fun waterfront dining experience — it won't wow anyone, but it won't let anyone down either. Come for the sushi, the sunset, and the $2-off happy hour pours; just don't come expecting to geek out over the cellar.
Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Occasional
Acceptable
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